Walvisbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Westvest sits in the heart of Walvisbuurt, a lively part of Schiedam's centre. At 50 m² it's compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The asking price of €250,000 is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €454,833, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Schiedam.
Walvisbuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of residents. The neighbourhood has 770 inhabitants, mostly one-person households, and a high proportion of older housing stock, 80% built before 1945. It's a very strong urban setting (address density 5,418 per km²), so expect a lively street scene. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures point to a diverse, central community. For more context, see the Walvisbuurt neighbourhood.
For your daily shopping, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are close: Sint Jozefschool and Basisschool de Singel are both a couple of streets away (368 m and 374 m). The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and a park is on your doorstep. The area falls under the municipality of Schiedam, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively through Anke Bodewes Makelaardij o.g. B.V.
Details of this home
Westvest 127, Schiedam
Data from Walvisbuurt
Data from Walvisbuurt
54 within 5 km
118 within 5 km
About Westvest 127, Schiedam
The asking price of €250,000 is 45% below the average asking price in Walvisbuurt (€454,833). However, this apartment is also smaller than average: 50 m² versus 121 m². The price per square metre works out at €5,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,779/m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium per square metre for a compact home.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1979). A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label C, and 66.7% have a lower label (D or below).
Schiedam Centrum train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, trains run to Rotterdam, The Hague, and other cities. The central location means many amenities are within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Dirk at 322 m, followed by Albert Heijn at 525 m. For primary education, Sint Jozefschool (368 m) and Basisschool de Singel (374 m) are both within a five-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within 1 km. Secondary schools are 1.4 km away on average.
Currently, there are 3 apartments for sale in Walvisbuurt, with an average asking price of €454,833 and an average floor area of 121 m². This listing is the smallest and cheapest in terms of total price. In the past period, 13 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €331,885 and an average time on market of 96 days.
The CBS data records 130 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or comparison, it's hard to judge. Walvisbuurt is a central urban area, so some noise and activity are normal. For specific safety concerns, you may want to check local crime maps.
With 50 m² and likely two bedrooms (based on typical layouts for this size), it's well-suited for a single person or a couple. The neighbourhood has many one-person households (270 out of 475 households), so it fits the local demographic. Families with children might find it tight, but it's possible.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Walvisbuurt
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